Next season

[redbrez]

Was just thinking , with hopefully Jones being fit all season we could have two defenders that could possibly get near 10 goals a full season so would it be wise to scout for a player with the crossing and dead ball ability of Cotterill?

And even better scout for a striker that can actually head a ball too, main , Tyson and Robinson are all incapable , and more frustrating sometimes don't even challenge.

And after speaking to some of the players they all hate playing on our surface, is this the main problem with are home form? Remember it's not just this season  we have been shocking at home.

Think we have enough quality in our squad , we just need to scout what I class has affective players , ie a Cotterill like player .

I think if we tie down the players we want we , only need a few more players to be challenging ?

[since-1969]

The best thing would be to let Jones pair up
With a new manager and show PD the door .

[RedRover45]

The best thing would be to let Jones pair up
With a new manager and show PD the door .

Shut up FFS, it's getting very boring now.

[Jenny]

I'm sorry but Jones just isn't good enough anymore and one goal last night doesn't change that, we shouldn't be recruiting based on having someone who is tall to get a head on dead ball deliveries.

[graingrover]

How opinions can vary . I was just thinking , based on last night's game , how much we have missed the leadership in defense of Jones . For the first time in ages I didn't fear the opposition at corners nor when they had free kicks into our penalty area .

[dickos1]

Nothing to do with his goal, it's the number if headers he wins in our box I'm more bothered about.
He's still good enough for this league, but we do need a younger version, to replace him in the not too distant future

[Jenny]

How opinions can vary . I was just thinking , based on last night's game , how much we have missed the leadership in defense of Jones . For the first time in ages I didn't fear the opposition at corners nor when they had free kicks into our penalty area .

I think what we gain with having him in the team when it comes to set pieces we lose from having a more agile player in open play. We kept a clean sheet last night because Orient were poor upfront and Bywater was in fine form, the amount of times we were cut open was worrying.

Yes he is a leader, but we need more than just that unless we want to be a run of the mill League One side. If we settle for sentiment we'll go backwards not forwards.

[glosterred]

Having watched the highlights of the Orient game, I thought the defending at times was poor and a better side would punish us. Therefore, better defenders are needed next season along with a creative midfielder or two and a striker that can be relied on to find the back of the net on a semi-regular/regular. That said not much needs changing 😉

COYR

[drfchound]

On the point that redbrez makes about our players not liking to play on the KM pitch, how i agree with that.
Since the rugby season started the pitch has become really poor.
The ball bobbles all the time, thus hindering the one touch stuff that our players are encouraged to do.
Send the Dons to play at Castle Park where a crowd of 800 is more commonplace.
Why do they need to play at the KM anyway?
Rugby is a game where the ball is carried but is seriously fooks up the football pitch.
Then send the Eagles back to Sheffield.

[Askern_reds]

sorry but the pitch same for both sides and wth us playing on it lot more than our opponents can't believe that excuse

[wilts rover]

Swansea manage a decent passing game with a rugby team playing all winter on their pitch, and Bristol C haven't done so bad with another one playing there.

[RedRover45]

On the point that redbrez makes about our players not liking to play on the KM pitch, how i agree with that.
Since the rugby season started the pitch has become really poor.
The ball bobbles all the time, thus hindering the one touch stuff that our players are encouraged to do.
Send the Dons to play at Castle Park where a crowd of 800 is more commonplace.
Why do they need to play at the KM anyway?
Rugby is a game where the ball is carried but is seriously fooks up the football pitch.
Then send the Eagles back to Sheffield.

How many more times are we going to have this discussion.
Firstly the rugby team do less damage to the pitch than footballers.
Secondly, it is not a football pitch, it is a sports pitch.
Thirdly, the Dons have as much right to be on it as the Rovers. It is a community stadium.
Not sure if you're on a wind up, but I am getting seriously pissed off with the b*llocks people put on here.

[idler]

 
We would not have the Keepmoat Stadium if it wasn't a shared asset.

[Sammy Chung was King]

On the point that redbrez makes about our players not liking to play on the KM pitch, how i agree with that.
Since the rugby season started the pitch has become really poor.
The ball bobbles all the time, thus hindering the one touch stuff that our players are encouraged to do.
Send the Dons to play at Castle Park where a crowd of 800 is more commonplace.
Why do they need to play at the KM anyway?
Rugby is a game where the ball is carried but is seriously fooks up the football pitch.
Then send the Eagles back to Sheffield.

How many more times are we going to have this discussion.
Firstly the rugby team do less damage to the pitch than footballers.
Secondly, it is not a football pitch, it is a sports pitch.
Thirdly, the Dons have as much right to be on it as the Rovers. It is a community stadium.
Not sure if you're on a wind up, but I am getting seriously pissed off with the b*llocks people put on here.

Nothing against the Dons, but i have never understood why the athletics area hasn't been developed into a stadium of they're own, it would be ideal they get less fans than we do, it would be more intimidating if they could build small stands around it.
I know they have as much right to use the keepmoat as us, but it would be the ideal solution in so many ways, the problem is who would pay to put stands around it?.

[roversdude]

And we were in scintilating form at home before the the rugby season

[Capital Steez]

I'm sorry but Jones just isn't good enough anymore and one goal last night doesn't change that, we shouldn't be recruiting based on having someone who is tall to get a head on dead ball deliveries.

Jones is more than good enough. No one beats the corporal

[drfchound]

Can it be a coincidence then that in the last seven games we played before the first Dons home game we won 4,drew 2 and lost one.
Since the Dons first home game we have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4.

[Filo]

We haven't had a harsh winter and no one can deny that the rugby has had a detrimental effect on the playing surface

[drfchound]

Thats two of us apparently talking ballax then filo.

[dknward2]

When did keegan get injured was that when the dons started if so thats  the more likely answer

[Bristol Red Rover]

I'd like to hear more details of what it is the players say is the problem. Can you gve any more details redbrez?

And back on topic, I think Jones has his weaknesses, but his strengths, especially in leadership, make up for it. If we are to go on without him being featured, then forget about positions we need strengthening, we need a leader with a never say die heart that can carry the team in all situations. It is the main thing we've been missing this season.

[GazLaz]

I'd like to hear more details of what it is the players say is the problem. Can you gve any more details redbrez?

And back on topic, I think Jones has his weaknesses, but his strengths, especially in leadership, make up for it. If we are to go on without him being featured, then forget about positions we need strengthening, we need a leader with a never say die heart that can carry the team in all situations. It is the main thing we've been missing this season.

The pitch is far too hard and hence very bobbly. It's a "career shortener".

[silent majority]

On the point that redbrez makes about our players not liking to play on the KM pitch, how i agree with that.
Since the rugby season started the pitch has become really poor.
The ball bobbles all the time, thus hindering the one touch stuff that our players are encouraged to do.
Send the Dons to play at Castle Park where a crowd of 800 is more commonplace.
Why do they need to play at the KM anyway?
Rugby is a game where the ball is carried but is seriously fooks up the football pitch.
Then send the Eagles back to Sheffield.

How many more times are we going to have this discussion.
Firstly the rugby team do less damage to the pitch than footballers.
Secondly, it is not a football pitch, it is a sports pitch.
Thirdly, the Dons have as much right to be on it as the Rovers. It is a community stadium.
Not sure if you're on a wind up, but I am getting seriously pissed off with the b*llocks people put on here.

Nothing against the Dons, but i have never understood why the athletics area hasn't been developed into a stadium of they're own, it would be ideal they get less fans than we do, it would be more intimidating if they could build small stands around it.
I know they have as much right to use the keepmoat as us, but it would be the ideal solution in so many ways, the problem is who would pay to put stands around it?.

That stadium is now under the stewardship of the athletics club, not DRFC.

[RedRover45]

Thats two of us apparently talking ballax then filo.

Correct

[i_ateallthepies]

Make that three then lads.

RedRover45 when are you going to stop peddling this bollox about rugby being less damaging than football?  There are more feet on the pitch with largely heavier bodies above and using it in a way that churns up the turf far more.  You only need to look at the areas that are most damaged to know what causes it.

By the way, I'm not arguing that the Rovers have more right to play at the KM, but it boils my piss when I hear people spouting what is patently nonsense just to further their agenda.

[RedRover45]

Make that three then lads.

RedRover45 when are you going to stop peddling this bollox about rugby being less damaging than football?  There are more feet on the pitch with largely heavier bodies above and using it in a way that churns up the turf far more.  You only need to look at the areas that are most damaged to know what causes it.

By the way, I'm not arguing that the Rovers have more right to play at the KM, but it boils my piss when I hear people spouting what is patently nonsense just to further their agenda.

I have no agenda whatsoever mate. I just happen to be one of the few people who follow both the Rovers and the Dons and it makes my piss boil that people just jump on a bandwagon and slag one team off, when for the good of the town we are all from, surely it would be better to support both, not even in an active way.
The issue with rugby is that there is not a concentrated area of the field that is affected, it is widespread therefore diluted in any adverse effect.
However, football has concentrated areas of the field that sustain damage due to excessive wear and tear, ie, goal lines, penalty areas, corner flags, etc. don't just take my word for it, look for yourself the next time you're in the stadium, or alternatively ask the ground staff to get the facts.
So yes, that does make three of you spouting bollox. Hope that clears it up for you.

[mrfrostsdad]

The pitch should be much better with the Dons playing on it. THEYRE SHITE!!

[The_Rooky]

Can it be a coincidence then that in the last seven games we played before the first Dons home game we won 4,drew 2 and lost one.
Since the Dons first home game we have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4.

Not necessarily coincidence, but there are too many different variables to make that the sole reason.

[drfc1951]

The Dons are tenants of the stadium get over it.

[besty]

What was our record before the dons?Pretty krap Id imagine?